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August 25, 2009
Chuck Gunnerson named president of Northern Plains Potato Growers Association
The “interim” has been removed from the title of the man running the Northern Plains Potato Growers Association.From the archive
August 25, 2009
New IRI Report: “Private Label 2009: Understanding and Mitigating Private Label Threat”
Once seen as knock-offs of "name brands,"private label products have become increasingly more accepted by consumers as quality has increased and retailers have expanded their offerings of private label goods. In fact, 78 percent of both lowe...From the archive
August 25, 2009
Food Valley Award nominatie voor Avebe's vetvervanger Etenia
Zetmeelbedrijf Avebe is één van de drie genomineerde bedrijven voor de Food Valley Award.Avebe is genomineerd voor het van aardappel zetmeel gemaakte product Etenia, dat gebruikt kan worden om vet te vervangen, zonder dat het mondgevoel vermindert. Het...From the archive
August 25, 2009
Tate & Lyle Finds that Food & Drink Labels are Prime Real Estate for Manufacturers
Consumers’ secrets are out: When shopping for themselves and their loved ones, they are swayed by what’s prominently displayed on food labels. As U.S. consumers actively embrace healthier lifestyles, Tate &Lyle found that 55 percent of them displa...From the archive
August 25, 2009
Burger King F2009 Q4 Comparable Sales shrinks 2.4 %
Burger King Holdings Inc. (NYSE:BKC) today reported results for the fourth quarter and the full 2009 fiscal year ended June 30, 2009.Fourth Quarter Highlights: Strong development growth continued with net restaurant count increasing by 115 Worldwide ...From the archive
August 24, 2009
Pepsico invierte u$s16 millones en Mar del Plata
Lo que era un secreto guardado bajo siete llaves fue confirmado por gente del área de la producción del Municipio de General Pueyrredon. Una alta fuente, que prefirió el estricto off the record, señaló que "el directorio de Pepsico Internacional a...From the archive
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August 24, 2009
Feeling the pinch, fewer consumers can afford healthy food options, says Technomic
Technomic has found that the recession is adversely affecting consumers’ healthy eating behavior. Results from the Chicago-based food industry research firm’s recent consumer survey show that while over half of consumers are more concerned about their ...From the archive
August 24, 2009
Kettle Chips (UK) launches seasonal flavour
In preparation for the Christmas and New Year period, Kettle Chips is introducing its winter seasonal flavour, Red Onion Chutney, to its range of hand cooked chips in the UK.From the archive
August 21, 2009
Incrementan diez veces producción de papa en Huancayo con técnica de aeroponía
Bajo la técnica de la aeroponía para producir la semilla prebásica de la papa, la Estación Experimental Agraria Santa Ana del Instituto Nacional de Innovación Agraria (INIA) que funciona en Huancayo, logró resultados excepcionales, alcanzando una produ...From the archive
August 21, 2009
First late blight cases found in North Dakota potato fields
The late blight fungus has been confirmed in several North Dakota potato fields. There are also unconfirmed reports in Manitoba, Canada [More on blight in Manitoba]. No case has yet been confirmed in Minnesota, said Chuck Gunnerson, interim president...From the archive
August 21, 2009
Idaho Potatoes and Fresh Gourmet® Crunchy Toppings Launch Retail Promotion in Produce Aisle
Idaho potatoes and Fresh Gourmet Crunchy Toppings have partnered once again with a high-value promotion guaranteed to maximize retail holiday sales. Beginning October 1, every package of Fresh Gourmet Crunchy Toppings will offer a $.75 instant coupon f...From the archive
August 21, 2009
Aardappeloogst in Belgie wellicht lager dan verwacht
Door de droogte kan de aardappeloogst dit jaar flink tegenvallen. De huidige aardappel- marktprijs van 5 euro per 100 kilo is daarom niet langer realistisch met de verwachte marktontwikkelingen in het achterhoofd. Dat stelt de aardappelstudieclub van A...From the archive
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August 20, 2009
Emergency Pesticide Registration for Potatoes Enacted in Wisconsin
Wisconsin potato producers are preparing their warehouses for the upcoming harvest season and have an immediate need to disinfect both porous and non-porous surfaces to prevent contamination of potatoes with the organism that causes potato ring rot. To...From the archive
August 20, 2009
Burger King met hoogste omzet verbouwd
Het restaurant van Burger King op Schiphol is gerestyled. Het best presterende restaurant ter wereld van de keten, zet met de nieuwe look een Europese trend. Met de nieuwe inrichting en aankleding wil Burger King zich profileren als urban restaurant...From the archive
August 20, 2009
Boulder Canyon(TM) Natural Foods Introduces First Snack Chip Made From Rice and Adzuki Beans
Boulder Canyon(TM) Natural Foods, a leading manufacturer of all-natural snack foods, has introduced the first mainstream consumer product in the U.S. to feature the adzuki bean, which is celebrated in the Far East for its natural healing and health pr...From the archive
August 20, 2009
Project Cascade: Greenvale AP developing radical potato cleaning system
Greenvale AP, the UK's largest supplier of fresh potatoes, is developing a radical potato cleaning system on its Tern Hill, Shropshire site. The system is code-named Project Cascade and Greenvale aims to have it fully operational by the end of the year...From the archive
August 20, 2009
Helft van voorraad wâldgieltsjes nu al verkocht
De verkopen van het aardappelras het wâldgieltsje lopen boven verwachting. Volgens aardappelgroothandel firma Greydanus en Brouwer uit Heerenveen is bijna vier weken na de overhandiging van de eerste aardappelen van dit seizoen, de helft al verkocht.From the archive
August 20, 2009
Closure Flodor factory: Unichips to pay compensation
The Italian group UNICHIPS was sentenced Wednesday to pay compensation to employees of the factory Flodor of PeronneFour years after the liquidation of the factory in 2005, the court had confirmed that the safeguards to maintain employment at the time ...From the archive
